Villa 69 [pictured] will have its world premiere at this week’s Abu Dhabi Film Festival.

Noura Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer of twofour54 said: Over the past four years, SANAD has given $1,829,000 in grants, supporting 93 feature films from Arab film makers, reflecting twofour54’s mandates of supporting talented Arabs. I am very excited that this year’s festival will screen five films supported by the Fund, showcasing the best of Arab filmmaking to international and local audiences.”

Ali Al Jabri, ADFF Director, added: “As part of ADFF’s commitment to assist filmmakers and industry professionals, the Festival has developed the SANAD Co-production Meetings which are designed to promote co-productions and beneficial partnerships between chosen SANAD grantees and producers, sales agents, distributors, film funds, broadcasters and many other industry sectors. Grantees in the development and post-production phases have been invited to attend the SANAD Co-production meetings where they will have pitching opportunities and networking events with key industry players. It’s important to note that support for the grantees doesn’t just stop at financing. The SANAD fund is dedicated to providing year round creative and industry advice to the grantees.”

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